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Sub Entry Number 1
Type of Sentence
Error Sentence I have come to London for learning English.
Correct Sentence I have come to London to learn English.
Cloze Error Sentence I have come to London [[for learning]] English.
Cloze Sentence I have come to London [[to learn]] English.
Cloze Answer to learn
Choices for learning | to learn
Explanation

To explain 'why' someone does something, use a to -infinitive (NOT for ): 'She opened the door to let the cat out.' In formal styles, in order to is also possible: 'UN troops have been sent to the trouble spot in order to restore peace.'

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